Operating instructions

Drain-Rooter™
Safety Instructions
WARNING
Machine must be plugged
into properly grounded
outlet. Failure to follow
instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
Do not operate power tools
in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or
dust.
Wear leather gloves provided
with the machine. Never
grasp a rotating cable with a
rag or cloth glove.
Use safety equipment.
Always wear safety glasses
and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes.
Never operate machine with
guard removed. Fingers can
get caught in the mechanism.
Do not overstress cables.
Overstressing cables may
cause twisting, kinking, or
breaking of the cable and
may result in serious injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
Call General’s customer service department at
412-771-6300 if you have any questions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
1.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
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2.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
3.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4.
Do not let visitors contact the tool or
extension cord.
Such preventative measures
reduce the risk of injury.
Electrical Safety
1.
Grounded tools must be plugged into an
outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with UL approved
tester or a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded.
If the tool should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides
a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
2.
Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
Double insulation eliminates
the need for the three wire grounded power
cord and grounded power supply system.
3.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
4.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
5.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
6.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or
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